Chengdu is the capital of "Heavenly State" (Tian Fu Zhi Guo), habitat of giant pandas and city of cotton-rose hibiscus.
Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain, Chengdu covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometres (4,749 square miles) with a population of over 11 million.
Benefiting from Dujiangyan Irrigation Project which was constructed in 256 B.C., Sichuan Province is reputed as "Tian Fu Zhi Guo", literally a place richly endowed with natural resources. Chengdu, as the capital, is extremely productive. The Min and Tuo Rivers, two branches of the Yangtze River, connected to forty other rivers, supply an irrigation area of more than 700 square kilometres (270.27 square miles) with 150-180 million kilowatts of water. Consisting of abundant mineral resources, the land is extremely fertile.
The history of Chengdu can be traced back 2,400 when the first emperor built his capital here and named the city. Through thousands of years its original name has been kept and its position as the capital and as the significant center of politics, commerce and military of the Sichuan area (once called Shu) has remained unchanged. Since the Han (206B.C.-220) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties when its handicraft industry flourished, Chengdu has been famous for its brocades and embroideries. Shu embroideries still enjoy a high reputation for their bright colors and delicate designs, ranking among the four main embroideries in China. Chengdu was the place where the bronze culture, an indispensable part of ancient Chinese culture, originated, the place where the Southern Silk Road started, and the place where the earliest paper currency, Jiaozi (not the dumpling!), was first printed. It is listed among the first 24 state-approved historical and cultural cities and owns 23 state and provincial cultural relic units.
In addition to its profound historical and cultural background featuring historic places of interest such as the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu , Wuhou Memorial Temple and Wenshu Monastery , etc, natural beauty abounds in surrounding areas such as in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huang Long Valley (Yellow Dragon Valley) . The natural habitat of giant pandas, Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center , supports the world's only giant panda breeding and research base.
Sampling the famous Sichuan cuisine is a must on a trip to Chengdu. Enjoying the food as well as the culture, shopping and having tea at a teahouse afford a deeper understanding of Chengdu.
Improved land and airlines extending nationwide provide greater convenience. Chengdu is also the main inland access city to Tibet.
Recommended Chengdu Package Tour Itineraries:
Chengdu Impression: 5 Days Chengdu-Leshan Buddha-Mt. Emei-Chengdu
Chengdu Memorable Trip: 6 Days Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong-Dujiangyan–ChengduMore Chengdu Tour Information:
Golf Tour: Detailed Information about Golf Tour in Chengdu
Hiking Tours: Many hiking itineraries for your reference
Bicycle Tours: Offer information about cycling in and around Chengdu
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Travelers' Voices on Chengdu
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Nov. 5,2009 10:07 Reply
Mr.SUNNY815(Singapore) said:
Hi.. me and my friend from singapore planning to go chengdu from 19dec to 24dec 2009.. planning to stay in Chengdu Wenjun Mansion Hotel.. a few question here hope u are able to assist..
1. how much dose it cost to take taxi frm airport to my hotel and how long dose it takes ?
2. is it possible to book a taxi from my hotel to most of the tourist attraction? like 峨嵋山 and 乐山 etc? how much dose it cost to these area ?
3. how dose the weather gonna be in chengdu during my visit?
4. Which are the are that you would recommend to photography hobbyist?
5. is it safe to travel around with the local taxi?
6. lastly is it a good time to visit chengdu during dec ?
Hope i'm not shooting too much question.. thanks in advance for your answer!
Nov. 5,2009 22:27
Mr.Shan replied:
1. the taxi fare is CNY50 at most, taking about 30~40 minutes on the way.
2. yes, you could ask your hotel for booking a taxi in advance. The suggested fare is CNY300 for one-way trip. Actually, the public transport to Mt.Emei and Mt.Qingcheng is very convenient.
3. it is already cold in Chengdu then, so please wear warm sweater or down jacket, especially to the mountain area,
4. well, these natural scenic spots are beautiful, the gorgeous place is Jiuzhaigou. However, Dec is not he best season for natural beauties.
5. please take it easy to take these taxi! In case of unhappy case, please tell the driver your destination clearly, or show him the places on the map~
6. Usually, it is suggested that you come to Chengdu in Spring or Sep and Oct, when you could enjoy the most beautiful profiles.
Nov. 5,2009 21:54
Ms.BROKEN(China) replied:
IF you take a taxi from The airport to your hotel maybe cost you RMB60.i don`t know how long .if you want to take a car to EMEI ,i think it about RMB700,not a taxi,you can find the car in a rent shop .when you in chengdu ,it`s cold,maybe about 6C.I think chengdu is beautiful,you can have picture anywhere,i suggest you go to the panda-centre,it`s safe in chengdu,so you needn`t worry about the safety.over.so much questions.....
Nov. 6,2009 07:47
Mr.SUNNY815(Singapore) replied:
Hi.. tks for the both reply.. i was thinking to spend 1 day in emei and 1 day in leshan.. is it possible to go emei in the morning and back to chengdu by evening?
Nov. 6,2009 20:14
Mr.Shan replied:
Hi, no need return to Chengdu. Leshan is just about 30kms away from Emei, so you could take a bus to arrive there in one hour. Actually, you could visit these two places in one day. If you would like to see the sunrise on Mt. Emei, you could stay one night on the mountain and then leave for Leshan the next day. In the afternoon of the second day, you could take a bus back to Chengdu from Leshan.
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Nov. 5,2009 04:48 Reply
Ms.Vanessa(Malaysia) said:
Thank you for your response on my other queries. I will be leaving for Chengdu in 2 days time. I understand parts of China is now very cold. What is the weather in Chengdu now, both daytime and at night?
Nov. 5,2009 21:18
Mr.Jamie replied:
The weather is fine recently, very comfortable for traveling. But please note the great temperature difference between day and night. You could see the real-time weathe forecast at http://www.weather.com.cn/html/weather_en/101270101.shtml
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Nov. 1,2009 07:41 Reply
Ms.Vanessa(Malaysia) said:
Is it possible to get pre-paid mobile phone card which will make local calls in Chengdu and calls back home to Malaysia cheaper as roaming fees is very expensive and we are going to be in Chengdu for 7 days? If yes, what kind of shops do we go to to get them and how much are there? Thank you.
Nov. 5,2009 02:02
Ms.BROKEN(China) replied:
you can buy the card easily,but when you use the phone call back your country,it`s very expensive,maybe RMB3 one minute.the local call is RMB0.2 one minute.you can buy it in anyshop where repair phone.
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Nov. 2,2009 06:05 Reply
Ms.muni(malaysia) said:
hai, my group and i will be having a trip to chengdu on 13nov-20nov 2009. We have no experience travelling to china and i would like to know which is the cheapest hotel in chengdu. We are just students therefore we have limited budget. I read on the other post that it is still autumn in Chengdu. I am looking forward if there is anyone who would generously give me some info that will be useful for our trip. Thank you.
Nov. 4,2009 04:13
Ms.Luvel(Philippines) replied:
Hi Ms. Muni! I just came from Chengdu and we stayed in Motel 168 Shuang Qiao Inn, No. 11 Eastern 3rd Section, 1st Ring Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, Tel: 028 84444333. The price for the Standard Room is RMB 188.00 only, around 94.50 Malaysian Ringgit. Enjoy your stay in Chengdu!
Nov. 5,2009 01:44
Ms.BROKEN(China) replied:
There are a lot of hotels in chengdu,like some economy hotels, the price is over RMB100. And there are some YOUTH hotels,you can choose by your mind.if you have any questions,you can tell me,let me help you
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Oct. 31,2009 22:23 Reply
Mrs.Katherine Goh(Singapore) said:
My husband & I plan to visit either Chengdu or Shanghai end of Jan 2010 to celebrate our 24th anniversary. My husband has been to Shanghai but not Chengdu. I have not been to both places. I prefer scenary more than shopping. We both like good food. Can someone suggest where should we visit - Chengdu or Shanghai? In Chengdu, is it convenient to travel on your own or should we get a tour guide with a car? Any hotel to recommend? What is the weather like in late Jan? Thank you very much.
Nov. 3,2009 23:07
Mr.Manny replied:
To see scenery, I think Chengdu is better, especially for food if you prefer spicy food. that will be much better. THe point is Jan seems not to be avery good month, or you can see Jiuzhaogou and Huanglong. You can travel Chengdu by your own. A tour guide is not a must. Well, you can see the panda in the breeding center. Anyway you need a plan to visit places in Chengdu and no problem to visit by public transportation, although have a car is convenient but costs a lot. The average temperature is about 5-6C in Chengdu, no more than 10C if the weather is sunny. Keep warm.
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Oct. 28,2009 00:58 Reply
Ms.Natalie(Indonesia) said:
Hi,
i really need your advise on somethings:
1/ i saw a tour package in this web in chengdu for 5 days, is there any package which is shorter than that?
2/ i plan to go to Chengdu on 20-26 Dec, is it consider a high season there?
3/ is there any individual tour guide that we might have to guide us traveling around Chengdu (only me and fam, and not together with other persons), and with flexible schedule. if any, whom i may contact to?
Thank yo for your kind assistance and sorry to bothering you.. =)
Regards,
Natalie
Nov. 3,2009 22:24
Ms.Nancy replied:
To Ms Natalie. Dec20-26 is not a high season in Chengdu. Yes, you can have your private tour guide. Generally, travel agency can make your own package tour for you. You may try to contact this for details: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/contact_us.htm
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Oct. 27,2009 08:42 Reply
Mr.Mikkeen(Malaysia) said:
Hi..
Under what district or town is Mt Emei?I am trying to get a hotel as near as to Mt Emei?
After my visit to Mt Emei I need to travel back to Chengdu to continue my stay.
Oct. 28,2009 00:24
Mr.ETHANPRC(China) replied:
it's Emei town in LeShan city where is my city.i mean the city i live not my homotown am from the northeasr/.there are lots of hotel both in Emei town or Leshan city.and it's about 30 mins from leshan to Emei. 2hours from leshan to chengdu. lots of bus and taxi. send me e-mail if you need more help kevin_851105@yahoo.com.cn
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Oct. 25,2009 14:32 Reply
Mr.Lisa(USA) said:
Can you tell me what street the Haiyatt Garden is on. How for apart is this hotel from Crowne Plaza, I would like to stay at the Haiyatt garden is close to american food places. Thanks for your help. Lisa
Oct. 27,2009 02:19
Mr.Jamie replied:
The hotel is in Chunxi Road Pedestrain Street. It is less than 2 km between them. Walk along the main road in front of Crown Plaza to the east.
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Oct. 26,2009 10:23 Reply
Ms.Vanessa Lim(Malaysia) said:
My family and I will be in Chengdu from 7-14 November. Can you tell me what would the weather be like then? Also, is the local public bus service reliable? We are thinking of going around on our own to the Panda Research Centre and Mt Emei as we would like the flexibility of time.
Also what is the time difference between Chengdu and Malaysia?
Oct. 26,2009 21:28
Mr.Leo replied:
Most of the days will be cloudy but the weather is not cold at all. Please wear your autumn clothes, such as long-sleeves shirts, jacket or a thin sweater to the mountain area.
The city-bus is in operation as usual, so please take it easy. There is seldom time difference between Chengdu and Malaysia.
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Oct. 24,2009 14:58 Reply
Mr.lLisa(USA) said:
Angel is the Haiyatt Garden Hotel also called Garden City hotel? Thanks Lisa
Oct. 24,2009 19:56
Mr.Jamie replied:
No, they are different hotels, Ms Ilisa.